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Record low price in latest Greek onshore wind auction

Record low price in latest Greek onshore wind auction
08/03/2020

In its latest onshore wind auction, Greece awarded 20-year contracts for more than 472 MW of wind projects, including one at a new record low price. The Greek developer Ascent Power submitted the lowest ever bid in a Greek onshore wind auction with €53.86/MWh. This bid continues the latest cost reduction trend: the previous record had been set in a wind energy tender earlier this year.

Resilient wind industry delivers 17% of Europe’s electricity, proves smart bet for Europe’s green recovery

Resilient wind industry delivers 17% of Europe’s electricity, proves smart bet for Europe’s green recovery
07/31/2020

The new WindEurope publication “The Impact of COVID-19 on Europe’s wind sector” analyses how the ongoing pandemic affected new installations, auction schedules, financing and electricity production in the first half of 2020.

NECP analysis: permitting problems still a major stumbling block

NECP analysis: permitting problems still a major stumbling block
07/27/2020

26 European countries have submitted their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) to the EU. WindEurope has analysed what those plans entail for wind energy deployment in Europe. The main hurdle remains permitting – many NECPs do not set out effective solutions to existing permitting bottlenecks.

Working towards a European standard for decommissioning wind turbines

Working towards a European standard for decommissioning wind turbines
07/24/2020

European wind turbines manufacturers and suppliers sell their technologies on different markets across the EU. Harmonising national standards that apply to the decommissioning of wind turbines will be key to ensuring cost- and resource-efficient processes.

Wind energy is key to coal regions in transition and can support them cutting power sector emissions by half by 2030

Wind energy is key to coal regions in transition and can support them cutting power sector emissions by half by 2030
07/15/2020

WindEurope recently participated in a panel discussion about the clean energy potential of coal regions in transition together with representatives from the European Commission, the Joint Research Centre, Bloomberg New Energy Finance and SolarPower Europe. The event was organised by the European Commission for the launch of the new Just Transition Platform.

NSEC Ministerial Meeting highlights the importance of European collaboration in future offshore wind development

NSEC Ministerial Meeting highlights the importance of European collaboration in future offshore wind development
07/07/2020

Yesterday’s Ministerial Meeting of the North Sea Energy Cooperation (NSEC)* reinforced the need for a European approach to future offshore wind development.

The German EU Presidency wants to strengthen offshore wind – here is what they need to do now

The German EU Presidency wants to strengthen offshore wind – here is what they need to do now
07/03/2020

Germany has taken over the rotating EU Council Presidency from Croatia. As part of the trio presidency, Germany will hold the position until 1 January 2021 before passing it on to Portugal. In the rather short time frame, the German Presidency aims to develop and adopt several important energy policies – with a strong focus on offshore wind.

Ireland forms historic new government – promising a “revolution” in renewables

Ireland forms historic new government – promising a “revolution” in renewables
07/03/2020

After long and difficult political discussions, Ireland has succeeded in forming a new government. The new three-party government coalition between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party marks unknown territory for Ireland.

A robust wind and solar industry – at the core of the European Green Deal

A robust wind and solar industry – at the core of the European Green Deal
06/29/2020

On 25 June WindEurope and SolarPower Europe joined forces for EU Sustainable Energy Week to host a panel discussion on the need for a coherent industrial strategy for renewables.

“You’ve got to pay for the right to build offshore wind.” What?!

“You’ve got to pay for the right to build offshore wind.” What?!
06/05/2020

Yes, that’s what Germany is proposing. If two or more companies bid to build a wind farm purely on income from the electricity market, then Berlin thinks whoever offers to pay the government more should build it.

Cross-sector industry platform outlines best strategies for the recycling of wind turbine blades

Cross-sector industry platform outlines best strategies for the recycling of wind turbine blades
05/27/2020

WindEurope, the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) and the European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) present their recommendations for the recycling of wind turbine blades in their new report ‘Accelerating Wind Turbine Blade Circularity’.

German government drops the idea of a nationwide 1000m distance rule

German government drops the idea of a nationwide 1000m distance rule
05/20/2020

Germany’s governing coalition of Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and Social Democrats (SPD) has agreed to drop the idea of nationwide 1000m distance rule for wind turbines.

EU renewables industry to European Commission: getting permitting right is key to unlocking new investments

EU renewables industry to European Commission: getting permitting right is key to unlocking new investments
05/18/2020

WindEurope and seven other trade associations – Bioenergy Europe, EGEC, EREF, ESTELA, Ocean Energy Europe, ESTIF and SolarPower Europe – sent a letter to the European Commission urging concrete action to solve permitting bottlenecks for renewables.

German Energy Minister, Herr Altmaier, You Have Less Than 2 Months!

German Energy Minister, Herr Altmaier, You Have Less Than 2 Months!
05/06/2020

On 1 July you become President of the 27 EU Energy Ministers. 23 of them have a National Energy & Climate Plan for 2030. You do not. If you don’t complete your Plan soon, you will not be a credible President.

Solving permitting issues is key to Italy’s post COVID-19 green recovery

Solving permitting issues is key to Italy’s post COVID-19 green recovery
05/04/2020

WindEurope recently attended an online Parliamentary Workshop organised by the European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources (EUFORES) in cooperation with the Italian Senate. Members of the Italian and European Parliaments, representatives of the European Commission, government officials, and experts in the energy field discussed the energy transition in Italy in the context of the COVID-19 crisis.

France submits final 2030 National Plan: what’s in it for wind ?

France submits final 2030 National Plan: what’s in it for wind ?
04/29/2020

Last week France submitted its final 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the European Commission. The country will aim for 33% renewable energy in its energy mix in 2030.

WindEurope Financing and Investment Trends: Onshore wind gets strong support as Europe raises €13bn for financing of new onshore projects in 2019

WindEurope Financing and Investment Trends: Onshore wind gets strong support as Europe raises €13bn for financing of new onshore projects in 2019
04/07/2020

Europe saw €19bn of new wind farm investments confirmed in 2019, according to WindEurope’s annual “Financing and Investment Trends” published on 7 April. A further €33bn were invested in the refinancing of wind farms, the acquisitions of wind farm projects and other transactions.

Businesses call on EU leaders: an EU Green Recovery is now needed to restart Europe

Businesses call on EU leaders: an EU Green Recovery is now needed to restart Europe
04/02/2020

31 organisations from Europe’s electricity, heating, cooling, building and transport sectors called on the European Institutions today to stick firm to the European Green Deal objectives. And to restart Europe’s economy after the COVID-19 crisis by placing renewable energy and energy efficiency at the core of the EU Recovery Plan.

How can corporates minimise risks and maximise opportunities when entering renewable PPAs?

How can corporates minimise risks and maximise opportunities when entering renewable PPAs?

04/01/2020

There are many variables at work in PPAs, and it’s easy to get lost in all the information out there.

Production of critical wind turbine components must continue – and will help cushion the blow of COVID-19

Production of critical wind turbine components must continue – and will help cushion the blow of COVID-19
04/01/2020

The COVID-19 crisis now has reaching impacts on the wind energy supply chain as European countries apply measures to contain the outbreak.

WindEurope: COVID-19 Impact on Wind Supply Chain

WindEurope: COVID-19 Impact on Wind Supply Chain
03/30/2020

The majority of Europe’s wind turbine and component factories continue to operate. Some factories have temporarily paused activity as a precautionary step to strengthen sanitary measures within the sites and guarantee full compliance with government recommendations.

EU Climate Law: Europe must chart a path to a 100% renewables future

EU Climate Law: Europe must chart a path to a 100% renewables future

03/24/2020

With the EU Climate Law, the European Commission proposes to enshrine in legislation the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

Too early to assess the impact of COVID-19 on European wind energy deployment

Too early to assess the impact of COVID-19 on European wind energy deployment
03/17/2020

The European wind industry is the global leader in the wind turbine market, realising projects in more than 80 countries world-wide. As such, our companies rely on both European and global supply chains for raw materials and components.

German offshore wind can deliver more – Legal framework for at least 20 GW by 2030 required

German offshore wind can deliver more – Legal framework for at least 20 GW by 2030 required

03/16/2020

Germany has gone slow in its build-out of offshore wind.

European Industrial Strategy: “We need a more strategic approach to renewable energy industries”

European Industrial Strategy: “We need a more strategic approach to renewable energy industries”
03/11/2020

Yesterday the European Commission presented its European Industrial Strategy which aims to boost the competitiveness of European industry as it embarks on the twin green and digital transitions.

EU industrial strategy – will the Green Deal be “made in Europe?”

EU industrial strategy – will the Green Deal be “made in Europe?”

03/04/2020

When launching the European Green Deal in December President von der Leyen described it as the EU’s new growth strategy.

Europe now gets 15% of its electricity from wind but is not building enough to deliver the Green Deal

Europe now gets 15% of its electricity from wind but is not building enough to deliver the Green Deal
02/18/2020

Europe installed 15.4 GW of new wind energy in 2019. Three quarters of this was onshore wind, 11.8 GW, new offshore wind was 3.6 GW. Europe now has 205 GW of wind energy. And it accounted for 15% of all electricity consumption in Europe last year.

Europe installs a record 3.6 GW of offshore wind in 2019

Europe installs a record 3.6 GW of offshore wind in 2019

02/06/2020

Europe installed 3.6 GW of new offshore wind capacity in 2019, according to statistics released today by WindEurope. This is a new record in annual installations.

Wind energy powering the transition to 5G

Wind energy powering the transition to 5G

01/28/2020

Renewable energy and telecoms. Two sectors set to grow dramatically over the coming years. There is a great opportunity for both to work together to deliver the energy transition.

Eurostat have just published data on the share of renewables in Europe’s 2018 energy mix. And it is not good.

Eurostat have just published data on the share of renewables in Europe’s 2018 energy mix. And it is not good.
01/24/2020

Renewables made up only 18% of EU energy in 2018. This is a clear sign that Europe is unlikely to make the 20% target for 2020.

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